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Vanilla Frosting

This vanilla frosting can be flavored many ways; see our variations that follow. You can make the frosting up to 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and stir until creamy and spreadable before using.

Ingredients

1 cup (1/2 lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature

4 cups (1 lb.) powdered sugar, sifted

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

In a bowl, with a mixer (preferably fitted with whisk attachment) on low speed, beat butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and the salt until blended. Add milk and vanilla; beat until blended. Add remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until incorporated. Turn mixer to high speed and beat frosting until fluffy and smooth.